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Tom Menard posted a condolence
Monday, September 12, 2011
Rest in Peace Reed....Reed and I were friends back in the mid 70's hanging out and driving Taxi's...He was truly a big hearted guy and always thought of his friends...I'm remembering a wild trip we took one time down to the keys in Fl. I will always remember you my friend....Tom Menard
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Lisa posted a condolence
Friday, July 30, 2010
i just do not know what to say...except when i first went to pogo and found a large group of freinds that new jakzback) he made me feel so like an old friend , we loved him, all of us, we miss him , pogo is not the same with out his kind loving, giving, humouors nature, i miss him so and am just now trying to go back to pogo with out him living up the whole darn room...my heart aches for all his freinds we never knew and his family...we knew a different man then you all did but never ever will i ever regret knowing this funny , witty loving and giving man...God forgive me, but i can't seem to believe this is our jakzback that is gone, i feel him close, knew him as robbie,May god walk with all of you thru your sorrow and may he comfort you and bless you each and every day of your lives...love you my dear friend.......Lisa, aka br0wn hang ten robbie! and may god hold you to it!
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Clarence Lawler posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
I didn't find out till today (6/16/10) of your passing. I will truly miss you my best of friends. I moved to Florida in '77 but we stayed in contact all these years. We have been friends for over 40 years and I am so sorry I didn't know of your passing or get to see you in the last 15 years. He would call me about any problems he had with his computer or to keep me up on events that happened in Utica, or info on friends or relatives. He shared his life with me and I shared mine with him.
I will miss you my friend and hope to see you again someday.
Clarence
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Bets posted a condolence
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Jak (Reed)Id never can imagine to be writing u a note of sorrow,,You were always there answering my calls in the morning dew hours,,we went thru all the fishing experiences,,that you have tought hundreds how to fish thank you my best buddy for the advice the wake up calls and the big heart that u shared with many I will miss u dearly and forever,,,,love ya big buddy hope u rest in peace,,,
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Louise and David Yeaton posted a condolence
Sunday, May 9, 2010
We were saddened to read in the Utica OD about Reed's passing. He is the father of two of our grandchildren and we will always be grateful to him for their wonderful gift of life. Reed will always be a part of the fabric of our family.
We send our condolences to Ruth, Robert, Edwin and the family. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one and we will hold you each in our prayers as you go through this time of sorrow and mourning.
Sincerely, Louise & David
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JoAnn posted a condolence
Friday, May 7, 2010
My condolences to Reed's family and friends. Reed (Jaksbak) was a wonderful internet friend to many. His quick wit and personality was a delight to all. He was a jester, yet would come to one's defenses should the need arise. But under it all Reed had the kindest heart. He was always there when you needed a friend, he would listen, offer advise, or just be there. He will be greatly missed by many.
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Susan Butler posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Dear Reed and Family, What a shock! I always thought we'd have another chance, somehow, to get together at least one more time. How often I've tried to imagine the changes the years have wrought! Who would be more surprised, you or me? Well, THIS surprises me - that you have been online for sometime. I have searched for you repeatedly, but obviously, in all the wrong places. Via Google and in Facebook. There are lots of Pritchards in Facebook (especially in Wales...thanks, Anne), and they must be relatives, I'm assuming of Jack's descendants...the richness of a huge clan! But I never found you, Reed. I usually ended up picturing you fishing. :) At peace. If you could see what I posted on Facebook last night, there is just the smallest tribute to our trips to Lake Moraine: you'd pick me up at the end of the work day, I would climb into the back seat of the car and change into fishing clothes while you drove, and we were off. Soon out of Utica, the radio always on, we would find some music to sing to together and harmonize. That was some of our best - the harmony. I never did that with anyone else; at this point in my life forget it! Back then, I was sure of my voice. Anyway, when we got to the lake, the sky was that perfectly blended color: blue above fading to pink and peach at the horizon. All was stillness. You and I would spread out and fish. And the swallows would dart down and just touch the glassy water as they took the mosquitoes, leaving those perfect rings rippling the surface. It was always the perfect answer to a day at the office. No need for chit-chat.
You took me from the childishness of my late teens when we married, into the beginning of my pathway through adulthood that I tread now. In that beginning, you gave me two beautiful children. We bore an exquisitely beautiful daughter, who lives in Las Vegas, and an equally handsome and charmingly intelligent son, who lives on Cape Cod. He is the father of a spectacular baby girl, Abigail Grace, with Pritchard written all over her place. When she was born in January, I thought of you right away and wondered whether you'd like to know that you are officially a bona fide grandfather. She has your lips.
You will probably never know how many times I have driven through Frankfort since we talked in 1994, looking for your house. It think I did just about every time I went to Utica. There has been an urge to connect, I guess, and give you a hug to last a lifetime, a hug that would have conveyed everything I could not put into words. Perhaps it's all about forgiveness which, I'm told is so powerful as to mean the difference between sickness and health, living and dying. I have had more than enough of my burden. But I believe with all my heart you have not gone too far away. You have just vacated your housing, which was worn out by now. But you are right here. Walt Whitman, the poet, and all the avatars and sages have insisted so for eons: life is eternal and you are truly here now, you and Alwyn, Elsie, your Mom and father, and everyone I think I've lost. I haven't. As you can tell from this, we have never disconnected. With my love and gratitude, your first wife, Susan
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Leo Hall posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
My condolences goes out to reed! R.I.P we will miss you! Leo and sons who knew Reed for many years as a good friend!
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Tina Jacobs posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Yes Aunt Ruth was very happy with Reed. I am so glad they got to spend all those years 2gether. May you two be happy with each as you rest with angels.
Tina
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CC aka midnitemiracle posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
I can't even begin to find words to express the sorrow and sadness in my heart when I learned that Jak (Reed) had passed away. I was stunned and I am still in shock I think. To you his family my deepest sympathy...and to all of his friends and the numbers I know are limitless...we've all lost an amazing friend, one who carried the biggest heart I have ever been blessed to have known and I share your sorrow. I thank God that he gave someone the knowledge to invent the net as I would have missed out on a wonderful friendship with one of the most amazing people I have ever been privledged to meet!! And to you Jak as the song we sang together says...your better then the best, I'm lucky to have lingered in your light....Just the thoughts of you can make me smile....oh you made me smile! May enternal happiness be granted on to you my dear friend....I'll miss you and I'll never forget you...C
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CC posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Let me start by offering Reed's (Jak's) family and friends my deepest sympathy. I am so saddened by his death. I've lost an amazingly big hearted friend. Always willing to let me bend an ear or cry on his shoulders...and brought me so much laughter through his quick wit and fantastic sense of humor. I'll miss you my dear dear friend my heart is aching with sorrow, but thats being selfish for I know you are in a better place. I know you spirit will soar up to the heavens and rejoice in the rewards of life ever lasting. And Jak...you made me smile.......
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poly posted a condolence
Monday, May 3, 2010
I only knew reed (jakzbak) from pogo and was truly blessed to have known him, I want to thank his niece donna for letting his pogo friends know of his passing, he will be sadly missed.
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Elaine posted a condolence
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Reed, Jak, you gianthearted sweetheart of a man, in all my years online, I have yet to meet anyone else like you. You were a truly special person, and I do not say this lightly, and if there really is a heaven, it's for people like you. I wish I'd known you better.. but I feel that you still enriched my life in the brief time we've been friends. You've warmed my heart, and I'll miss you dearly :( My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Elaine
...the smurf - I feel ridiculous, but those who know me should know who this is coming from.
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Sandra posted a condolence
Friday, April 30, 2010
First and foremost my heart goes out to your family. I never personally got to meet you, but had many many great conversations with you. For the past few years you have always been there for me as a friend, ready to listen, to care and always to make me smile. Jakzbak (his online name) was such a great wit, amazing personality, and great protector of his friends. He has touched my heart and I was proud to call him one of my friends. He will be surely missed,online, by many friends from pogo.
Sleep sweet my friend, youll always be remembered with a great smile upon my face.
Sandra (Lyz)
Kamloops, BC
Canada
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Jennifer posted a condolence
Friday, April 30, 2010
Unfortunately I only got to meet Reed a few times, but he seemed to be a kind and generous soul. He certainly appeared to keep my Aunt Ruth happy for many years. May they now both rest in peace, together, for the rest of eternity. My condolences to the rest of his friends and family.
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Lisa posted a condolence
Thursday, April 29, 2010
My sorrows go out to you and yours. Reed had a heart bigger than anyone I knew. May he rest in peace and his spirit run free with the angels.
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1948 - 2010
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